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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,730.56, 804,217.68 and 328,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,730.56, 804,217.68 and 328,131.36 is: 452,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,730.56 : 804,217.68 = 328,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,730.56/804,217.68 = 328,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,730.56x = 804,217.68 × 328,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,730.56x = 263,889,041,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,889,041,074.45/582,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,849.15

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